VITAL Online Allergen Program

Course OutlineThis training workshop is for production managers, quality assurance managers, HACCP champions or team leaders needing to refresh their knowledge and application of the VITAL Online allergen risk management and calculation tool. Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling (VITAL) allows food producers to identify and assess the impact of allergen cross contact and then provide appropriate precautionary allergen labelling on products. The VITAL Online tool aims to address the misuse and abuse of the term “may contain” on packaged food labels.This course provides instructions on how to use the VITAL Online tool. This VITAL course offered is endorsed by the Allergen Bureau. This training seminar satisfies WSE requirement for VITAL training.Allergen management strategies is covered by the precursor seminar Allergen Management, conducted immediately prior to this applied training using the VITAL online tool.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Australian allergens and allergen management strategies is assumed. Prior knowledge of Codex HACCP principles and applications is assumed.

Program Outcomes:This half day seminar will provide you with the principles and working application of the VITAL Online Allergen tool. Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Identify the purpose and application of the VITAL Online tool, including the new features of online version.

Apply a Reference Amount or Serving Size

Apply VITAL Online to determine the action levels required for declaration and labelling for each product

Ensure meaningful and consistent labelling of products.

Program ContentThe VITAL Online training is not accredited. It is endorsed by the Allergen Bureau and will cover:

Correct Training Systems can deliver this for small groups at your worksite, or you can attend a public workshop. Participants will be guided step by step through the use of VITAL Online tool calculations, to identify the correct precautionary labelling outcomes. Participants will be able to access and trial the VITAL online tool for a short period to complete their learning. This training will be delivered by an experienced Food Safety Auditor, an approved Allergen Bureau VITAL Trainer, who is familiar with VITAL Online and its application to HACCP based food safety systems, food safety legislation and major customer standards.Successful completion of the program will result in the participant being issued a VITAL training certificate. This training may contribute to a HACCP training program.

Testimonials

Thank you to CTS for their valuable time and expertise during the recent 2 days of training. We greatly appreciate the time taken by CTS to come on site in order to better understand our facility and procedures in order to develop a tailored training program to best suit our needs. The material was clear, interesting and fulfilled the objective. Valuable knowledge was attained by all involved. Stix Catering were very satisfied with the service and we would highly recommend CTS for training.